Rarely has a game pushed pure, uncomplicated joy so forcefully to the fore

caves on Tatooine. While smaller arenas could be mistaken for reskinned versions of generic shooter maps, the real standouts are the massive areas that host the 40 player modes like Walker Assault and Supremacy, because they offer up the ‘full Star Wars experience’: vehicles, hero characters, multiple areas and the grand scale that enables full-on aerial combat. These larger areas are mostly well designed, too, offering enough cover and tighter, indoor areas to make sure regular grunts don’t feel out-muscled by the vehicles and special characters.

Multiplayer is very much the meat of the game, with nine dedicated modes. But there are solo and offline options, too. However, you’d be foolish to try and play Battlefront truly on your own, as these game types are more tuned in to co-op than lone-wolfing.

This philosophy of getting players involved, and making your experience as hassle-free as possible, is the beating heart of Battlefront. Rarely has a game pushed pure, uncomplicated joy so forcefully to the fore. As a wonderful recreation of some of our most cherished childhood fantasies (and you’ll feel the same, such is its universal appeal),

Battlefront is an absolute triumph.

T3 rates The authenticity is incredible; a treat for fans

T3 slates The game has no decent solo-play options

T3 says Battlefront is a beautiful recreation of the early

Star Wars films, and a solid if simple shooter. Chances are you’ll soon get bored of it, though

TOP Single-player missions feature waves of enemies – but the most fun is to be had online

Above Right Iconic scenes from the movies are faithfully replicated in Battlefront, thanks to amazing graphics and sound effects

Above LEFT Always remember: do or do not. There is no try